Trainee Accountant Benefact Group · Gloucester ·

Benefact Group plc; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Trainee Accountant in Gloucester. This role offers a chance to gain qualifications while delivering financial reporting and supporting various accounting processes. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and numerous benefits, including study support and generous leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Group Personal Pension with up to 12% employer contribution

Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual personal grant to a charity

Volunteering day per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support for professional qualifications

Access to virtual GP services

Qualifications

• A proven track record in education or work demonstrating responsibility and independence.
• Willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Supporting monthly management accounting and internal reporting.
• Preparing annual corporation tax returns and financial analysis.
• Engaging in ad hoc project work and supporting the Business Accounting team.

Skills

Numerical Ability

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Planning

Relationship Building

Education

A Levels or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Job Ref: 203874

About the role

Benefact Group is looking for a Trainee Accountant to join our Gloucester office.

As a Trainee Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting for the group and its businesses, while gaining accountancy qualifications with full study support.

Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative group offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organization.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting monthly management accounting, analysis processes, and internal reporting packs
• Supporting annual statutory reporting and statutory audit process
• Assisting with quarterly regulatory returns, including Solvency II and other industry reports
• Participating in research and implementation of changes to accounting standards and business processes
• Performing monthly cash and investment reconciliations
• Preparing monthly and quarterly performance reports, financial analysis, commentary, and dashboards
• Supporting the preparation of annual corporation tax returns and tax analysis
• Providing support to the wider Business Accounting team
• Engaging in ad hoc project work and supporting other areas of the business
• Developing your career through experience and training, including professional accounting qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• A Levels or equivalent in a numerate subject or a discipline demonstrating analytical skills
• A proven track record of success and achievement in education, work experience, or extracurricular activities, demonstrating responsibility, independence, and teamwork
• Strong numerical ability
• Analytical skills and critical reasoning
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the workplace
• Good planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple deliverables
• Strong relationship-building skills and leadership potential
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel

What we offer

• A competitive salary (to be discussed)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Group Personal Pension with up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday buy and sell options
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection, and life assurance
• Up to £400 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
• Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full study support for professional qualifications
• Access to virtual GP services
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About us

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group comprising over 30 businesses. Owned by a charity, we have been the third-largest UK corporate donor for over a decade, donating £250 million since 2014. We aim to become the UK’s top corporate donor, with strategic plans to double our size.

We value attracting, empowering, growing, and rewarding talented individuals, offering excellent career and personal development opportunities. Our ethos of giving, our 135-year history, and our diverse activities foster a culture of kindness, ambition, and passionate people committed to continuous improvement.

At Benefact Group, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

If you need additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

*Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26